National League of Cities Brings Centennial ‘Roadshow’ to the South 

May 23, 2024 - (3 min read)

The National League of Cities (NLC) is excited to announce the next leg of its Centennial Roadshow: 100 Years, 100 Cities. This monumental event, celebrating the organization’s 100th anniversary, aims to celebrate the diversity, resilience, and transformation of America’s local communities. After a century of dedicated service to cities, towns and villages across the nation, NLC embarked on a journey to commemorate its historic milestone. 

The roadshow kicked off in February at the University of Kansas, where the organization was founded. NLC has been traveling across the country ever since, making stops in cities of all sizes, from coast to coast. The southern leg began on May 20, with tours through cities in Palm Beach County, Florida.  

 “Earlier this week, we proudly kicked off the southern leg of our Centennial Roadshow, visiting remarkable cities, towns and villages like my hometown, South Bay, Florida,” said National League of Cities CEO and Executive Director Clarence E. Anthony. “NLC has had numerous victories over our 100-year history; most recently, we helped pass the American Rescue Plan Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to bring critical funding to local communities to build new and updated projects. Over the next several weeks, NLC is excited to be welcomed into communities across the South by local leaders to see the results of these victories and everything that makes their communities special.” 

NLC will continue its visits to the following municipalities in the Southern region beginning May 29: 

  • Oakland Park, FL
  • Coral Springs, FL
  • Port St. Lucie, FL
  • Orlando, FL
  • Tallahassee, FL
  • Atlanta, GA
  • Savannah, GA
  • Union City, GA
  • Wetumpka, AL
  • Montgomery, AL
  • Mobile, AL
  • New Orleans, LA
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • Lafayette, LA
  • Beaumont, TX
  • Pearland, TX
  • Houston, TX
  • San Antonio, TX
  • Killeen, TX
  • Glenn Heights, TX
  • Grand Prairie, TX
  • Arlington, TX
  • Fort Worth, TX
  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • Hot Springs, AR
  • Little Rock, AR
  • West Memphis, AR
  • Memphis, TN
  • Jackson, TN
  • Nashville, TN
  • Charlotte, NC
  • Columbia, SC
  • Cayce, SC

Each stop of the roadshow spotlights unique stories and experiences from municipalities across the nation, showcasing the remarkable achievements and contributions of local governments. For more information about the NLC Centennial Roadshow and to track its journey, please visit https://nlc100.org/roadshow

For media interested in scheduling an interview or accompanying the NLC Roadshow tour bus as it visits a particular city, please email media@nlc.org

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